After decades of patchwork repairs, New Augusta is moving forward with a aewer system upgrade aimed at preventing long-standing issues tied to the town’s aging 1940s-era infrastructure.
The closure was part of an effort to address repeated damage at the crossing, which city leaders said was caused by heavy equipment moving through the area.
The proposal would bring the Long Beach Industrial Park into the city’s tax base, but because of how the area is laid out, more than 40 nearby homes would also be annexed.
Pearl River County leaders plan to host a National Day of Prayer observance on the lawn in front of the old county courthouse, allowing residents to participate.
As Mardi Gras parades return to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, environmental advocates are urging paradegoers to think beyond the celebration. Cleanup volunteers say what’s left behind can linger long after the floats roll by.
Downtown Hattiesburg’s streetscape is set for a refresh. A Mississippi Forestry Commission grant will help the city replace diseased trees with healthier ones — a move officials say benefits businesses, residents and the environment.
What started as a father’s effort to include his daughter in sports has become Buddy Sports, a growing Mississippi Gulf Coast nonprofit offering free, adaptive activities for people with special needs.
One year ago, the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center opened its doors with a clear purpose: to report what matters, to serve communities that are too often overlooked, and to prepare the next generation of journalists to do this work with integrity, curiosity and care.
